2017 BMW S1000 XR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW S1000 XR
The 2017 BMW S1000 XR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR, potentially affecting up to 50,917 vehicles.
Recall 18E016000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,571 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles,...
Consequence: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 18E016000 — VISIBILITY
| 1,571 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles,...
Consequence: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 17V481000 — EQUIPMENT
| 47,775 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS...
Consequence: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW S1000 XR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC62177457 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
There is a notch visible in the lower part of the right grab handle. The fault/defect is due to a tooling error.
MC6204735401 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Implausible RPM values displayed, speed indicator shows "---", DDC and or ABS lamp lights up. Loose threaded connector.
MC6206765601 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The NAVIGATOR v5 does not link with the motorcycle when mounted in the cradle. Cradle harness plugged into the wrong connector.
MC2300315-024 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in some cases the shift assistant was unable to function correctly. This cause is incorrect vehicle-specific programming of the shift assistant by the supplier.
MC4600115-019 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
During an interim period, some vehicles ordered with a luggage carrier were being shipped with grab handles in its place. This was done in order to ensure that all luggage carriers meet the quality standards of BMW Motorrad and to avoid a delay in vehicle delivery. A printed advisory to...
MC50089366 — ENGINE
An improper running-in process of inner engine components may lead to accelerated wear and engine damage.
MC3200115 — SERVICE BRAKES
When the brake system is filled with fluid for the first time in the assembly plant, a float is installed in the fluid reservoir of the handbrake fitting (see Figures 1 and 2). This float is required only for the initial, vacuum-assisted filling of the system. As long as the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 BMW S1000 XR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW S1000 XR
- 2015 BMW S1000 XR — 0 complaints
- 2016 BMW S1000 XR — 1 complaint
- 2017 BMW S1000 XR (current)
- 2018 BMW S1000 XR — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW S1000 XR — 0 complaints